Just got my surgery date for May 12th....anyone else having theirs that day?

Well took a bit of digging but once I downloaded the app I found it, thanks for the help!

I am one week post op. I am totally struggling. I have diarrhea every time I eat. I talked to my dr. They called in a prescription that cost 7,000, called dificid. I have no energy at all. My regular dr won’t do anything be because he doesn’t want to go against the surgeon. Waiting to hear from my surgeon…

14 minutes ago, Cindyptaylor said:

I am one week post op. I am totally struggling. I have diarrhea every time I eat. I talked to my dr. They called in a prescription that cost 7,000, called dificid. I have no energy at all. My regular dr won’t do anything be because he doesn’t want to go against the surgeon. Waiting to hear from my surgeon…

I had diarrhea my first week also, by week two it had calmed down. Now I'm just constipated unless I take miralax everyday. This surgery really does a number on your gut.

2 hours ago, Livinit said:

Well took a bit of digging but once I downloaded the app I found it, thanks for the help!

What is the app. I didn’t know it was an app associated with this group… do share

Go to your App Store and search for BariatricPal

32 minutes ago, Gabbie-1 said:

Go to your App Store and search for BariatricPal

Thank you ☺️

Well I’m a hair over 2 weeks post op and looks like I’ve hit a stall, haven’t lost anything the last few days, how long did that last for others?

26 minutes ago, Livinit said:

Well I’m a hair over 2 weeks post op and looks like I’ve hit a stall, haven’t lost anything the last few days, how long did that last for others?

I stalled around 2 weeks and it lasted about a 1.5 weeks. I'm finally losing again. Hang in there!

Yep my surgery was 5/15, I am at a stall. Only 19 lbs so far. So now on soft blended food. I mix up casserole dishes for hubby, family, add everything I can eat , take out a couple cups, blend if necessary and half fill 4 ramekins. I then go forward with fixing the casserole for the family, bake as directed. Freeze 3 of the ramekins for me later. So far everything tastes good. Look up noodless tuna noodle casserole also cauliflower mushroom risotto

My stall hit a couple days before I was 2 weeks post op and lasted a solid 2 weeks. But the scale is finally moving downward again, much slower pace, but it’s going down! I’m a month out today!

Sorry if this was already discussed, starting to think about what to pack for next Wednesday - any essentials you guys were glad was in your hospital bag?? Thank you!!

23 minutes ago, AmandaD. said:

Sorry if this was already discussed, starting to think about what to pack for next Wednesday - any essentials you guys were glad was in your hospital bag?? Thank you!!

Something cozy to wear. I was so cold. Not sure if that'll translate now that it's warmer. Honestly, I slept most the time, and if I wasn't sleeping, then I was drinking or walking. Depending on how long you're in the hospital, toiletries will be needed. Music is nice, so headphone. And don't forget your phone charger.

I am getting so frustrated. I’m having a hard time meeting my daily protein and water goals ☹️

1 minute ago, Caitotornado said:

I am getting so frustrated. I’m having a hard time meeting my daily Protein and Water goals ☹️

What does a typical day look like for you in terms of food or liquid (not sure what stage you're in)?

I started 213 goal 150 current 294. As I understand because I (only we know that’s a dangerous word) have 44 lbs to lose, I will lose more slowly. Is that true and what should I expect?